DiNiNg King Brasserie & Bar kingbrasserieandbar.com / 521 RESTAURANTS -INDIAN Nirvana Indian Cuisine 4308 Magazine St., NO, 70115 / 504-894-9797 "Flawless," raves Gambit Weekly. Nirvana satisfies the newcomer and longtime Indian food lover alike. Suitable for a casual dinner or special night out. Vegetarian friendly. Reservations recommended for parties of more than five. Complete wedding planning services, off-site catering. BR L $ D $$ — Garden District/Uptown Tchoupitoulas St., NO, 70130 / 504-324-3000 Beautifully fresh ingredients, celebrated with refined yet understated technique. A meal with us is an experience of a modern French brasserie, permeated with the distinct flavors of Louisiana. Neighborly hospitality is refined, but never pretentious. Menu incorporates dishes for casual meals with friends and special occasions alike. B $$ $$$ D $$$$ — Central Business District Louisiana Pizza Kitchen/ French Quarter 95 French Market Pl., NO, 70116 / 504-522-9500 "Voted Best Specialty Pizza Restaurant" nine years running by New Orleans Magazine. Wood-fired, gourmet pizza, award-winning salads, pasta, wraps, and elegant appetizers. Wine Spectator award winner and eclectic beer selection. Overlooking the French Market. L $$ D $$ — French Quarter Osteria Lupo La Petite Grocery lapetitegrocery.com / 4238 Magazine Saffron Nola osterialupo.com / 4609 Magazine St., St., NO, 70115 / 504-891-3377 La Petite Grocery is a New Orleans restaurant housed in a century-old building with a storied history. Modern bistro-style cuisine by Justin Devillier, James Beard award-winner for Best Chef: South. BR L $$$$ D $$$$ — Garden District/Uptown saffronnola.com / 4128 Magazine St., NO, 70115 / 504-323-2626 Presents a modern take on regional Indian cuisine through the lens of New Orleans. Our private Gallery Room is a separate, intimate space available for celebratory dinners, cocktail hours, and business gatherings. D $$$$$ — Garden District/Uptown NO, 70115 / 504-273-1268 Showcases Northern Italian cuisine with a variety of housemade pastas, roasted meats, and vegetables from the wood-fired oven, plus seafood and other regional specialties. L $$$$$ D $$$$$ — Garden District/Uptown Pascal's Manale Restaurant pascalsmanale.com / 1838 Napoleon MaMou mamounola.com / 942 N. Rampart St., NO, 70116 / 504-381-4557 A modern French brasserie set in the French Quarter serving European Continental cuisine with Creole influences and a nod to French technique by Chef Tom Branighan and Sommelier Molly Wismeier. D $$$$$ — French Quarter RESTAURANTS -INTERNATIONAL Palm&Pine palmandpinenola.com / 308 N. Rampart St., NO, 70112 / 504-814-6200 A vibrant New Orleans restaurant in the French Quarter, we explore the food and drink of Louisiana, the South, and South of that (the Caribbean, Mexico, and Central America). From the Pine Bar guests will find classic and original cocktails revolving around agave and cane spirits, new world wines, and regional beers. BR $$ D $$$ — French Quarter Ave., NO, 70115 / 504-895-4877 Since 1913, home of the original famous BBQ shrimp. Fresh seafood, Italian cuisine, and delicious steaks are also featured. In 2023, Dickie Brennan & Co. welcomed Pascal's Manale into their restaurant family. L $$$ D $$$$ — Garden District/Uptown Pulcinella N7 dirtydimeproductions.com / 1300 St. n7nola.com / 1117 Montegut St., NO, 70117 Located in the Bywater neighborhood of New Orleans, N7 is a neighborhood French restaurant and wine bar. Founded by filmmaker Aaron Walker and Chef Yuki Yamaguchi, N7 specializes in French cuisine, often infused with a Japanese touch. BR $$$$ D $$$$$ — Faubourg Marigny/Bywater Bernard Ave., NO, 70116 / 504-221-1560 Where Sicily meets the 7th Ward. D $$$ — Faubourg Marigny/Bywater Rizzuto's Prime rizzutosprime.com / 601 Loyola Ave., NO, Restaurant August restaurantaugust.com / 301 Tchoupitoulas RESTAURANTS -ITALIAN Avo restaurantavo.com / 5908 Magazine St., NO, 70115 / 504-509-6550 A regional Italian restaurant from New Orleans-born Chef Nick Lama, a third-generation Sicilian. D $$$$$ — Garden District/Uptown St., NO, 70130 / 504-299-9777 The cuisine at August is contemporary French with a focus on local ingredients, inspired by classical training and Southern Louisiana roots. B L $$$$$ D $$$$$ — Central Business District 70113 / 504-734-2534 Located inside the New Orleans Hyatt Regency Hotel, offering an elegant private event space ideal for small gatherings up to 180 guests for a seated dinner or 250 guests for a reception-style event. Specializing in premium seafood, steaks, and classic Italian cuisine, it delivers a sophisticated dining experience in the heart of New Orleans. BR $$$ L $$$ D $$$$$ — Central Business District Vyoone's Restaurant Rizzuto's Ristorante & Chop House rizzutosristorante.com / 6262 Fleur de Lis Dr., NO, 70124 / 504-300-1804 Located in the heart of Lakeview in New Orleans, we offer a stylish and versatile private event space ideal for everything from intimate gatherings to larger events, with accommodations for up to 175 guests. Our menu features a refined blend of classic Italian cuisine and premium steakhouse offerings served in an inviting, upscale setting. L $$$ D $$$$$ — Lakeview/Lakefront vyoone.com / 412 Girod St., NO, 70130 / Brutto Americano 504-518-6007 Vyoone's (pronounced "Vee-Ans") was born with the idea of bringing chic and unique French flair to the Warehouse District. Its beautiful décor with a French Quarter-style courtyard, private event spaces, and tantalizing French cuisine has created a hidden gem. Vyoone is a fourth-generation New Orleanian with Southern French, African American, and Indian heritage. D — Convention/Warehouse/Arts District bruttoamericano.com / 600 Carondelet St., NO, 70130 / 504-930-3070 Celebrates the beautiful marriage between classic Italian recipes and the bright and mystifying flavors of the American South. Brought to us by local restaurant group BDR, of Costera and Osteria Lupo, located inside The Barnett Hotel, a JdV by Hyatt property. B $$$$ BR $$$$ L $$$$ D $$$$ — Central Business District Domenica Restaurant RESTAURANTS -HEALTH FOOD True Food Kitchen truefoodkitchen.com/neworleans / 801 St. Charles Ave., NO, 70130 / 504-558-3900 At True Food Kitchen, we celebrate real ingredients: organic produce, single-source farms, no seed oils. Our chef-crafted dishes honor authenticity, flavor, and connection, inviting you to savor real food made for real life, every time. BR $$$ L $$$ D $$$$ — Convention/Warehouse/Arts District domenicarestaurant.com / 123 Baronne San Lorenzo & Paradise Lounge saintvincentnola.com/dining / 1507 Magazine St., NO, 70130 / 504-350-2430 All-day restaurant is an ode to classic and creative seasonal Italian cooking with regional New Orleans influences. Handmade pastas, Gulf seafood, grilled steaks, and red-sauce specialties. Elegant yet casual dining room and outdoor seating overlooking the hotel's palm tree-lined courtyard. Paradise Lounge is an airy, sun-drenched destination for cocktails and snacks. B $$$ BR $$$ L $$$ D $$$$$ — Garden District/Uptown St., NO, 70112 / 504-648-6020 Located in the storied Roosevelt New Orleans hotel, Domenica brings an elegant take on the unique cuisine of rural Italy prepared using only the best local ingredients. L $$ D $$$ — Central Business District Gianna Restaurant giannarestaurant.com / 700 Magazine St., Suite 101, NO, 70130 / 504-399-0816 The newest addition to the Link Restaurant Group offers rustic Italian cuisine rooted in Louisiana tradition and technique. The menu features daily antipasti, locally farmed produce, Gulf seafood, and housemade pastas. L $$$$ D $$$$ — Convention/Warehouse/Arts District 74
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